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April 28 2026 06:00 PM
Disabled Kelowna tenant faces homelessness after tenancy branch sides with landlord
“All I've been trying to do is assert my rights as a tenant.”
End of regional policing in Central Okanagan has local politicians crying foul
West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation and Peachland are worried about the ripple effects as Kelowna RCMP splits from regional coverage.
Public pressure on authorities to deal with downtown Kelowna crime at MLA town hall
“We can stand up for business owners and for vulnerable individuals.”
Despite job losses, shrinking labour force lowers unemployment rate in January
OTTAWA — Fewer people were looking for work in January, driving the unemployment rate lower despite job losses in the…
Savannah Guthrie’s family renews plea to mother’s kidnapper, while sheriff says they have no suspect
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s brother on Thursday renewed the family’s plea for their mother’s kidnapper…
‘Less carnage’: Crackdown on street disorder in downtown Kelowna making progress
“You want to be nice for the positive change, but we got to be realistic that this has to be maintained.”
19 degrees in Bella Bella: B.C.’s warm February rewrites weather records
VANCOUVER — It may be February, but Doug Pope says rescue season in the mountains that overlook Vancouver is looking…
iN NUMBERS: Who do voters want the BC Conservatives to be?
BC Conservatives are picking a new leader who will set the direction for the party.
Bailey’s Law, named for Kelowna domestic violence victim, step closer passing
“This bill will better protect victims, hold repeat offenders accountable, and strengthen our justice system’s response to intimate partner violence."
Salmon Arm man charged in several Kelowna business break-ins
The thief was released from custody only to break-in to several other businesses a few days later.
‘First look’ at plan to replace RCMP in Kamloops has council exercising caution
BC cities with municipal police departments have lower crime rates than the average RCMP-served community, but it comes at a higher cost.
What’s the deal with all the ticks this year in Okanagan, Kamloops
Hint: It has to do with the mild winter.
Why a complaint that trans women were in BC women’s transitional housing was tossed
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The woman argued the Salvation Army was obliged to provide her housing and services for cis women only.
Dancing is permitted: Victory for Shuswap food truck hit with $11,000 liquor fine
The liquor inspectors said she'd broken the rules, but had no evidence to back it up.
Why a complaint that trans women were in BC women’s transitional housing was tossed
The woman argued the Salvation Army was obliged to provide her housing and services for cis women only.
Maui Fire Lawsuit Payouts Are Near. Few Survivors Will Break Even
Leslie Clark isn’t counting on money from the Maui wildfire settlement to help rebuild her family home near Front Street in Lahaina. Worrying about something out of her control “is not good for your health,” said Clark, 62, who lost...
Suspected cocaine, fentanyl, mushrooms seized as two arrested in Kelowna, B.C., bust
KELOWNA — Two men have been arrested in a co-ordinated bust in British Columbia's Interior that saw police seize more than 10 kilograms of illicit substances along with other items related to a drug distribution operation.RCMP in Kelowna, B.C., say...
April 27 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: History won’t be kind to Republicans who support Donald Trump
"How much longer can the folks who voted for Donald Trump stand by him? That is more or less a rhetorical question because the answer is all-too-obvious."
April 24 2026 10:35 AM
iN DISCUSSION: Please don’t feed wildlife
"If I have had one consistent peeve through my life it's feeding wildlife."
April 20 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: You need a sense of humour as a baseball umpire
"After decades of umpiring baseball games, I can tell you a sense of humour is indispensable."
Former B.C. dance teacher faces sexual assault charges, RCMP says
WHITE ROCK — A man who taught girls to dance at a studio in White…
Feds need to bring in social media and AI protections for kids, B.C. AG Sharma says
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s attorney general says if the federal government doesn’t bring in protections…
April 28 2026 09:00 PM
Fires, drought and water woes to begin B.C.’s wildfire season
VANCOUVER — A cluster of wildfires are burning in British Columbia, many of them on…
April 28 2026 05:01 PM
Federal government to inject $755 million into Canadian sport over five years
Freestyle Canada chief executive officer Peter Judge faced a choice between his organization running a…
April 28 2026 04:02 PM
Liberals table first fiscal document in seven years that won’t need opposition votes
OTTAWA — The Liberal government released a spring economic update Tuesday closely focused on boosting…
April 28 2026 11:15 PM
Georgia officials warn wildfires are still a threat as firefighters report progress
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Officials battling two large wildfires that have destroyed dozens of homes…
April 28 2026 11:11 PM
Sudan’s war leaves Khartoum with unexploded mines and other weapons
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Khaled Abdulgader noticed children using an unusual object as a football…
April 28 2026 09:26 PM
Hegseth will be grilled by Congress for the first time since the Iran war began
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the…
Liberals table first fiscal document in seven years that won’t need opposition votes
OTTAWA — The Liberal government released a spring economic update Tuesday closely focused on boosting…
Feds outline $4.3B for Indigenous education, health in spring economic update
OTTAWA — The federal government is promising $4.3 billion for First Nations education, Inuit food…
LGBTQ+ inclusive hockey leagues play on amid challenges and fresh interest due to ‘Heated Rivalry’
SEATTLE (AP) — Steven Thompson began playing hockey in 2017, but it wasn’t until he…
Weinstein rape accuser tells jury that ‘he just treated me like he owned me’
NEW YORK (AP) — The woman at the center of Harvey Weinstein ‘s repeatedly retried…
April 28 2026 11:15 PM
Ohtani strikes out 9 over 6 innings in 2nd pitching-only performance for Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani struck out nine in six effective innings Tuesday night…
April 28 2026 11:00 PM
Martinez pitches Rays past Guardians 1-0 for their 6th straight win
Nick Martinez pitched three-hit ball into the eighth inning, Jonathan Aranda drove in a run…
April 28 2026 11:00 PM
Wembanyama’s double-double powers Spurs past Trail Blazers and into Western Conference semifinals
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks, and…
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